December 2010
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Bluegrass Music Old and New From Lost & Found →
One of Virginia’s most enduring bluegrass bands, Lost & Found celebrates 30 years together with an eclectic collection of bluegrass music.
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New Bluegrass CD From Big Country Bluegrass →
Tommy Sells and Big Country Bluegrass combine a unique vocal blend and hard-charging picking with fresh, new bluegrass songs on their latest bluegrass CD.
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Bluegrass Music for Bob Dylan Fans →
Cover versions of Dylan songs by bluegrass artists provide the perfect introduction to bluegrass music for Bob Dylan fans.
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Review of The Music of Bill Monroe Bluegrass CD →
The Music of Bill Monroe captures the essence of the Father of Bluegrass — and bluegrass history itself — in a must-have four-CD set.
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Review of Flatt and Scruggs at Carnegie Hall →
A landmark 1962 concert by bluegrass pioneers Flatt and Scruggs brought traditional bluegrass to Carnegie Hall.
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Review of Heaven's Joy Awaits by Doyle Lawson and... →
Heaven’s Joy Awaits, by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, brims with traditional bluegrass gospel and a lineup of contemporary bluegrass stars.
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Review of Old Friends Get Together by Crowe,... →
United by long friendship and their tenure with Jimmy Martin, J. D. Crowe, Doyle Lawson, and Paul Williams record a bluegrass gospel CD.
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Review of Singing From the Heart by Dailey and... →
Dailey and Vincent have rounded up a cast of bluegrass stars for their latest CD, a bluegrass gospel project entitled Singing From the Heart.
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Review of Mountain Fiddler by U.S. Senator Robert... →
County Records releases a remastered Mountain Fiddler, the landmark album of traditional fiddle tunes by the late U.S. Senator, Robert Byrd.
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Review of The Thompson Brothers' Soda Farls and... →
The debut gospel album from this Ulster-Scots brother duet reveals a kinship and deep connection to the roots of American bluegrass music.
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15 Essential Bluegrass Songs by Dave Evans →
Get to know the mountain soul of Dave Evans, the bluegrass artist who’s been called a real life Crazy Heart, via 15 of his essential bluegrass songs.
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Review of Ain't God Good Bluegrass Gospel by Paul... →
After 30 years out of the spotlight, Paul Williams returned to bluegrass music and recorded a now-classic bluegrass gospel album called Ain’t God Good.
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Review of Heartaches and Dreams by Junior Sisk →
Bluegrass artists Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice combine intriguing new songs with gutsy, traditional bluegrass on their latest CD, Heartaches and Dreams.
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15 Essential Recordings by Charlie Waller →
When Charlie Waller and the Country Gentlemen blended mountain music with contemporary folk, bluegrass reached a new, larger audience.
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Review of Rambler's Call by Joe Mullins and the... →
Joe Mullins forms a new band, and digs deep into family memories, classic country music, traditional and modern bluegrass music for Rambler’s Call.
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Review of Just a Little Closer Home →
The legendary Paul Williams and his band, The Victory Trio, mix soulful vocals, meaningful songs, and tasteful playing in their latest bluegrass gospel CD, Just a Little Closer Home.
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Review of Dark as a Dungeon from Rebel Records →
Coal mining in Appalachia is as much a part of life as bluegrass music. Dark as a Dungeon, a new CD from Rebel Records collects bluegrass songs about Appalachian mining.
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Review of The Voice of God by Don Rigsby and... →
Don Rigsby takes a rare and penetrating look at hypocrites and other lost souls with his latest bluegrass gospel CD, The Voice of God.
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Review of Summertown Road: Veterans of Bill Monroe... →
Now, fans of new bluegrass bands have a chance to find out what bluegrass festival goers have known since 2008: That high lonesome sound is back with Summertown Road.
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Review of Sing Gospel Songs of the Louvins: The... →
When the Whitstein Brothers recorded their first album in 1969, the music of the Louvin Brothers was their inspiration. The result was a bluegrass gospel classic.
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Merlefest Bluegrass Spotlight: Get the Lowdown on... →
Merlefest, the outdoor music festival, has a reputation for featuring the hottest Americana artists. Thanks to a strong bluegrass roster, 2010 will be no exception.
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15 Essential Recordings by Del McCoury: 50-Year... →
Del McCoury got his big break in bluegrass with Bill Monroe in 1963. This playlist surveys his career from Monroe to Moneyland.
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Review of The Bluegrass Sound of Bill Clifton:... →
In 1961, Starday released a collection of songs from this lesser-known bluegrass artist. But Bill Clifton made bluegrass history for a very different reason that year.
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Review of Some Day by Blue Highway: Giants of... →
Boasting three acclaimed songwriters in Shawn Lane, Wayne Taylor, and Tim Stafford, Blue Highway offers much more than a greatest hits package with Some Day.
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Nashville Bluegrass Band Explores Gospel Roots:... →
In their landmark album, To Be His Child, The Nashville Bluegrass Band delves into the roots of bluegrass gospel with songs from both black and white gospel repertoire.
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Bluegrass Music for the Blues Fan: Blues Fans May... →
At first glance, bluegrass music and blues music may seem to have nothing in common. But the blues has been a part of bluegrass since the beginning of bluegrass music history.
